Italy 20-21 Scotland: Lessons Learned from Six Nations Clash

Duncan Weir’s 40-metre drop goal sealed a last-gasp win for Scotland in a contest that delivered thrills and spills and—thankfully—plenty of tries.

With the barrage of criticism that has come their way since that abject defeat to England, including some calls for them to be relegated from the Six Nations, Scotland knew Saturday was time to answer their detractors.

4. Italy Heading for Five Losses from Five

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Things look bleak this season for the Azzurri.

Having come up short against unimpressive Welsh and French sides, they were favourites to beat Scotland, so poor had the Scots been so far. But having lost with virtually the last kick of the game, that’s three defeats on the bounce.

They now have to travel to Dublin before hosting England in the final round. It would take a brave man to back them to get a win in either of those displays.